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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,060.60, 447,371.78 and 236,747.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,060.60, 447,371.78 and 236,747.79 is: 326,834.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,060.60 : 447,371.78 = 236,747.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,060.60/447,371.78 = 236,747.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,060.60x = 447,371.78 × 236,747.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,060.60x = 105,914,280,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,914,280,445.38/324,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,834.79

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